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Tax plan will have New Yorkers screaming ‘bloody murder’
New York home owners could be “screaming bloody murder†if a plan to shake up property taxes takes hold. Housing attorney Martin Heistein said the proposals just released by the mayor’s Advisory Commission On .....»»
De Blasio"s affordable-housing plan was a victim of his failed presidential bid
The mayor’s failed presidential campaign has claimed another victim. Six years ago at LaGuardia Community College in Queens and promised to “lift the floor for New Yorkers crushed by skyrocketing... To view the full story, click the title link......»»
Stringer blasts mayor"s affordable-housing plan as a "gentrification industrial complex"
City Comptroller Scott Stringer, who is hoping to replace Bill de Blasio in Gracie Mansion next year, took a wrecking ball to the mayor's affordable housing policies on Wednesday. "And instead of... To view the full story, click the title link......»»
Exclusive: Bowser"s pick for top economic development official could signal "aggressive pace" on housing
The D.C. mayor wants her chief of staff to stay on as deputy mayor for planning and economic development......»»
Affordable housing must remain a New York priority
New Yorkers remain concerned about access to safe and affordable housing in the state, so it was encouraging to hear Governor Cuomo emphasize his Administration’s commitment to expanding affordable opportunities fo.....»»
Mayor Walsh lays out "unprecedented" $500M plan for affordable housing
Boston Mayor Martin J. Walsh proposed a plan to inject $500 million in funding for low- and middle-income housing in the city of Boston during the next five years, an “unprecedented†investment that would represent “one of the most progressive hou.....»»
Judge strikes down de Blasio"s Inwood rezoning plan
The 2018 rezoning of Inwood led by Mayor Bill de Blasio was struck down by a state judge Thursday, dealing a major blow to one of the administration's signature affordable-housing efforts. Judge... To view the full story, click the title link......»»
Multi-faith coalition could answer the prayers of New Yorkers struggling with housing affordability
Millions of families in New York are struggling to find a quality home at an affordable price during our continuing housing crisis. This is a statewide crisis even though so much media att.....»»
Affordable housing gets boost in Mayor Ginther"s proposed 2020 Columbus budget
Affordable housing and investment in struggling neighborhoods get a boost in Columbus Mayor Andrew Ginther's proposed $965 million city operating budget for 2020 – including doubling the housing staff in the Department of Development to 18. The De.....»»
Housing boss kicks off Proptech NYC
New York’s Deputy Mayor for Housing and Development, Vicki Been kicked off the 2019 MIPIM PropTech NYC event today (Tuesday) The two-day summit will see some of th.....»»
City housing czar: Not "realistic" to expect property-tax reform under de Blasio
The de Blasio administration has a new message on property-tax reform: the buck stops with the next mayor. That was the signal Deputy Mayor Vicki Been sent at a Crain's Business Breakfast event... To view the full story, click the title link......»»
Low-income New Yorkers in line for affordable housing jobs
A new program to train low-income New Yorkers for jobs in the affordable housing sector has been launche.....»»
Low-income New Yorkers in line for home building jobs
A new program to train low-income New Yorkers for jobs in the affordable housing sector has be.....»»
Seattle mayor draws up spending plan for the $144M Mercer Mega Block sale
The money will be split between transportation and housing, with Mayor Jenny Durkan proposing putting most of the funds to affordable housing......»»
City"s affordable housing has fewer gains this year than last
Mayor Bill de Blasio on Tuesday released the number of affordable-housing units the city created in the most recent fiscal year. The city financed 25,299 affordable units in fiscal year 2019—bringing... To view the full story, click the title link......»»
San Jose affordable housing project with shipping container homes can"t find funding
Years in the making, a proposed affordable housing project on the border of San Jose's Willow Glen hit a significant stumbling block when the nonprofit developer behind the project was unable to secure financing......»»
Viewpoint: City"s efforts can help housing, but we have to get it right
Boston’s record growth and real estate boom has been accompanied by ambitious plans to increase its affordable-housing production, as well as concerns that the city is becoming too expensive for anyone but the wealthy to live in — as the mayor.....»»
Presidential salary for new NYCHA boss
The new chairman of the city’s beleaguered housing authority is to be paid more than the President of the United State to turn things around for over 400,000 New Yorkers living in public housing. Mayor Bill de Blasio and Secreta.....»»
Here are takeaways from day one of Charlotte leaders" trip to Pittsburgh
PITTSBURGH — Affordable housing. Skills training and trade work for people with criminal records. Economic mobility. Those issues dominated a conversation Wednesday between Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles and Pittsburgh Mayor Bill Peduto at the Phipps Con.....»»
Why voter registration and affordable housing go hand in hand
America’s greatest equalizer is the constitutional privilege to vote. However, for many low-income New Yorkers, simply registering to vote can be a c.....»»